Types of Governments
In this type of government power is held in the hands of a few people. They usually have much influence through wealth. Examples: Russia, China, Iran
Oligarchy
The power or authority that rules an area, provides services, provides stability, and makes laws.
government
One way you are automatically a citizen.
By BIRTH
Immigrants who marry US citizens can apply for citizenship when?
After a few years (3)
Who were the unwilling group of immigrants to the US?
African immigrants- slaves
This type of government, power is passed down from generation to generation. Believed appointed by God.
Monarchy
This type of Republic, allows for representatives to be elected and power is shared between multiple levels of government.
Federal Republic
If non-citizens have a child in the US, is that child a US citizen?
Yes, they are a citizen!
If an immigrant is in danger in their country, they can claim special status. Often these people are forced to leave their country due to politics, religion, race, famine, etc.
Refuge
Spanish
This type of government, people are given the power to directly vote on laws.
Direct Democracy
This is the highest form of government in the US. It is sometimes referred to as the Federal Government. This level deals with foreign nations, makes laws for the entire country, and provides the framework for citizenship.
If you are demeaned a National security threat could you be denied access to the US- True or False
True
The process to become a US citizen is called?
Naturalization
What is one reason immigrants, immigrated to the US?
Famine, poverty, political instability, work, etc.
This type of government is ruled by one, usually power is taken by force.
Dictatorship
One of the oldest democracies in the world.
US government
Children that are born outside the US to US citizen parents are US citizens? True or False
True
List the four steps to becoming a US citizen:
1. file a decoration of intention
2. Application of Naturalization review
3. Appointment with immigration examiner
4. Court appearance
What was one immigration restriction in US history?
Chinese Exclusion Act
Quotas
Literacy Tests
This is another term for a representative democracy. In this type of government, citizens vote for representatives to vote on the laws.
republic
Name the levels of government in the US.
State
Local- county, township/city
Immigrants who have been given permission to work in US, can stay in the US indefinitelyn(FOREVER)? True or False
False- they may stay as long as the US grants permission, they may be eligible to apply for citizenship in a few years.
US citizens are citizens for life. Can you loss citizenship?
Yes, if you become a naturalized citizen of another country
What is the current US trend in Population?
Increasing population or Decreasing population
Decreasing Population